From Honeymoons to Happily Ever After, Sun Siyam Iru Veli Celebrates Another Winning Chapter in Romance at TTM Awards 2026

Fresh from being named Best Honeymoon Destination in 2025, Sun Siyam Iru Veli now takes the crown as Best Wedding Destination at the Travel Trade Maldives Awards & Gala 2026, held at Crossroads Maldives on 27 August 2026. The recognition further commends the island as one that is devoted to romance in all its forms.

Surrounded by turquoise lagoons and powder-soft beaches, Iru Veli offers a natural canvas for couples seeking an intimate island hideaway. With a private pool in every villa, secluded beaches, private sandbanks and the ease of a 24-hour All-Inclusive Dine-Around experience, privacy and freedom are woven into every stay. The island welcomes celebrations of every scale, from barefoot vows by the ocean to grand ceremonies on a private island. Dedicated wedding planners work closely with each couple to personalise every element, ensuring both the ceremony and their stay reflect a story of their own over a set format.

This flexibility extends beyond the resort’s curated wedding packages. While the Simple Romance, Grand Gesture and Sandbank Magic offer couples a considered starting point, each celebration can be further customised through décor, dining, wellness, entertainment and island experiences shaped around their vision. For occasions that require complete exclusivity, full-island buyouts allow the entire resort experience to be designed around the couple and their guests.

Beyond the wedding ceremony, the celebration continues with candlelit dinners beneath the stars, spa rituals for two, sunset cruises, and unhurried moments together across the island. These experiences allow each couple to make the occasion entirely their own, with meaningful moments unfolding throughout their stay.

“Every couple arrives with a different story and a different vision for their celebration. There is no template here. From intimate ceremonies for two to full island celebrations with family and friends, our role is to create moments that feel completely personal. That is exactly what our team does. They listen first and then create a ceremony that truly reflects the couple. This award is a testament to the dedication and care they put into making every moment memorable,” said Masdhooq Saeed, Cluster General Manager of Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Sun Siyam Vilu Reef.

The annual TTM Awards and Gala brings together leading travel professionals and hoteliers to recognise outstanding achievements across the Maldivian hospitality industry. Among this year’s honours, Iru Veli’s latest win reinforces its position as one of the Maldives’ most romantic island hideaways while inspiring new possibilities for every couple who celebrates their story on the island.

For more information and to begin planning a wedding at Sun Siyam Iru Veli, please visit the resort’s website or follow the resort on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.